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Argentina's sole polar bear dies aged 30

Arturo: Last living polar bear in Argentina

Arturo was the last living polar bear in Argentina after another polar bear, Winnier, bore the brunt end of a heat wave in the country, which soon caused its death. Movements for the release and relocation of these animals have been ongoing.

Officials reject petition, cite transfer issues

The Argentinean zoo Director said the petition to transfer Arturo to a colder zone, in Canada, had been rejected.

The rejection was on the ground that the 28-year old polar bear would not survive the necessary sedation for its transfer.

Arturo was brought in to the zoo from US when he was 8, although he had recently started developing health issues in the zoo.

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Argentinean officials on the petition rejection

"Arturo is close to his caretakers, we just want
everyone to stop bothering the bear." - Gustavo Pronotto, Argentina
zoo Director told reporters upon rejection of the petition, also saying that
official vets have deemed it to be the best option.

Animals' death in Mendoza zoo

Death of animals in Argentina zoo, zoo shuts down

The Argentinean zoo in Mendoza reported that over 60 animals has died in its premises, over the last six months.

The recent string of deaths have been attributed to bacterial infections that are on the rise.

The zoo, after being in operation for over 140 years said that it would be shutting down soon to visitors, and concerted into an ecological park.